Caleb Aekins


Caleb Aekins is a New Zealand rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL.

Background

Aekins was born in Otaika, New Zealand.
He played both rugby union and rugby league as a junior for the Otaika Eagles and Hikurangi Stags in rugby league and captained Whangarei Boys High School, in 2015 he moved over to Australia. Aekins of Maori and Welsh descent.

Playing Career

Aekins made his NRL debut in round 18 of the 2018 NRL season at fullback for Penrith against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.